Science

Why AQA Science?

Our science courses combine relevant, inspiring content and practical work.

With a wide range of science qualifications, we can provide choice and flexibility to suit students of different abilities and aptitudes, from Year 7 to Year 13. We support all students from those who want to understand the basics, through to those who want to follow a career in science or follow a higher education science course.

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Our team

Head of Curriculum for Science We work closely with teachers and schools to ensure we provide the support and resources you need to help your students succeed.

We believe in holistic science teaching and assessment – from Year 7 to Year 13. Discover our full range of accredited qualifications: from our Key Stage 3 syllabus, via different pathways at Key Stage 4, including the Entry Level Certificate, to AS and A-Level and the Applied General Science qualification.

Julian Clarke, Head of Curriculum for Science

There will be no issues co-teaching the AS course alongside the full A-level during the majority of the lower sixth due to the common content.

Dr Sue Madden,
Head of Science, Withington Girls' School, Manchester

Exampro – searchable past paper questions

Visit Exampro to support your teaching and assessment with searchable past paper questions.

Free Hub schools network meetings

Hear the latest news on all things Science, meet other teachers and share ideas at one of our free hub school network meetings taking place around the country. Check hub school meeting dates and availability

Learners unable to access GCSE?

Learners struggling at GCSE may find AQA’s Unit Award Scheme (UAS) offers more opportunities for achievement.
The scheme is based around learners completing short units which directly map to AQA’s Science ELC and support Science GCSEs.

Practicals

See our range of practicals resources created to help you meet the new A-level science practical requirements – including handbooks, apparatus set-up guides, sample endorsement trackers, and training videos – designed to give you more time to concentrate on sparking your students’ interest in all things practical.

Textbooks (print and digital)

We're collaborating closely with publishers to ensure that you have textbooks to support you and your students with the new specifications. Once the books have completed the AQA approval process, they will be badged ‘AQA approved’. See the range of textbooks on offer.

Teaching resources by teachers, for teachers

Teachit Science offers engaging resources for Key Stage 3–4. Find hundreds of worksheets, PowerPoints and interactive games to support your teaching.